9612.10.90.30—Typewriter or similar ribbons, inked or otherwise prepared for giving impressions, whether or not on spools or in cartridges; ink pads, whether or not inked, with or without boxes, ribbons, thermal transfer printing ribbons of coated polyethylene terephthalate film
HTS 9612.10.90.30 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Typewriter or similar ribbons, inked or otherwise prepared for giving impressions, whether or not on spools or in cartridges; ink pads, whether or not inked, with or without boxes, ribbons, thermal transfer printing ribbons of coated polyethylene terephthalate film. It's a 10-digit statistical line in Chapter 96: Miscellaneous manufactured articles, Section XX: Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles, used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to determine the duty rate at entry. No Chapter 99 tariff modifications (Section 301, Section 232, IEEPA) or AD/CVD orders currently flag this code in Tandom's catalog.
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HTS 9612.10.90.30 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Typewriter or similar ribbons, inked or otherwise prepared for giving impressions, whether or not on spools or in cartridges; ink pads, whether or not inked, with or without boxes, ribbons, thermal transfer printing ribbons of coated polyethylene terephthalate film. It belongs to Chapter 96 of the HTSUS.
What is the general duty rate for HTS 9612.10.90.30?
The general (Column 1) duty rate for HTS 9612.10.90.30 is 7.9%. This is the most-favored-nation (MFN) rate that applies to imports from World Trade Organization member countries.
Are there preferential or trade-program rates for HTS 9612.10.90.30?
Yes. Imports of HTS 9612.10.90.30 from countries party to a trade program (such as USMCA, KORUS, GSP, or the African Growth and Opportunity Act) may qualify for the special rate: Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,E*,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 3.95% (JP). Eligibility depends on rules of origin and certification.
What is the Column 2 (statutory) rate for HTS 9612.10.90.30?
The Column 2 rate for HTS 9612.10.90.30 is 78.5%. This rate applies to imports from countries that do not have normal trade relations with the United States (currently Cuba and North Korea).
Are there Section 301 or Section 232 tariffs on HTS 9612.10.90.30?
No active Chapter 99 tariff overlays (Section 301, Section 232, IEEPA reciprocal, etc.) currently flag HTS 9612.10.90.30 in Tandom's catalog. Use the calculator's date + origin inputs to confirm against any retroactive overlay you may be filing.
Does HTS 9612.10.90.30 have any antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders?
No active AD/CVD orders currently flag HTS 9612.10.90.30 in Tandom's catalog. Tandom monitors Federal Register notices daily; a flag will appear here within 24h of any new order's publication.
Trade programs(14)
Free Trade Agreement and special-program eligibility